What's the distance between Reading and Manchester by coach?

The distance between Reading and Manchester by coach is approximately 150 miles (242 km).

What is the best way to go from Reading to Manchester without a car?

You can travel to Manchester from Reading by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Reading to Manchester from £15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Reading to Manchester on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:45	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	8h 15m	13:00	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	14:05	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	7h 45m	21:50	Manchester (Moss Lane East)	Fastest
Bus	20:50	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	8h 35m	05:25	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	01:30	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	11h	12:30	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	09:25	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	8h 25m	17:50	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures from Reading to Manchester on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:45	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	8h 15m	13:00	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	14:05	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	7h 45m	21:50	Manchester (Moss Lane East)	Fastest
Bus	20:50	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	8h 35m	05:25	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	01:30	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	11h	12:30	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	09:25	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	8h 25m	17:50	Shudehill	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Reading to Manchester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 30mAverage duration

150 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£18 - £60	Average duration8h 35m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£28 - £338	Average duration3h 14m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£19 - £33	Average duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,316 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,270 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

Based on 4270 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at £37

Megabus Reading Manchester recent customer reviews

The coach was on time , it was clean and safe to board . Driver made sure to drive safely and there was enough space to store my luggage

Buumba M.

1 September 2024

Was on time but I couldn’t change my time on the app because I made an errror and I was asked to pay 10 pounds as extra luggage while I had no luggage before I was allowed to enter with the same ticket

Regina L.

14 June 2024

Wasn’t even a mega bus coach and the coach that turned up an hour late was dirty, cramped and had no heating on one of the coldest days of the year.

Amanda S.

16 December 2022

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Where are the popular stops in Reading and Manchester?

Stops in Reading

A - Mereoak P&R

B - Bath Road

C - Reading

Stops in Manchester

A - Shudehill

B - Coach Station

C - Manchester Airport

D - 56 Great Bridgewater St

E - City of Manchester Stadium

F - Manchester Coach Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Reading to Manchester

What's the distance between Reading and Manchester by coach?
The distance between Reading and Manchester by coach is approximately 150 miles (242 km).
What is the best way to go from Reading to Manchester without a car?
You can travel to Manchester from Reading by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

13/11

£18

14/11

£18

Today

£17

16/11

£32

17/11

£20

18/11

£16

19/11

£15

20/11

£19

The cheapest trip from Reading to Manchester was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of £15

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Reading to Manchester as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £15 to £53 for a bus ticket from Reading to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £15, which is on 2025-11-19.